Machinists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $55,470 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.67
10th percentile $37,930
90th percentile $74,070
Employed locally 520
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,930
    25th
    $44,610
    50th (median)
    $55,470
    75th
    $60,810
    90th
    $74,070

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 88% Median Machinists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Anchorage, AK $73,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Lynchburg, VA $61,710

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,680
    Production Workers, All Other $33,910
    Sewing Machine Operators $31,160
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Greensboro, NC is $26.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Greensboro, NC is 1.2% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Greensboro?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,930 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,610.